Off course you need a great portfolio, some known logos in the clients area, and a cool identity. But can’t you be a little bit funny or something? What if I tell you that over 65% of the clients would choose a design studio with at least one joke on the homepage? OK, not true, but Hey, nobody made this kind of study yet!

Hey gents, thanks for the nod. Undoubtedly, we get more inquiries about work through our personalities on the website than anywhere else. People like to work with people who are talented, trust-worthy, and like-able. If we can knock out 2 out of 3, right out of the gate, why not?

Cheers,
“Mike”

http://www.webangel78.com Angel

Great idea for successful portfolio.

http://www.edgarleijs.nl Edgar Leijs

Yep it works and it rocks!

http://twitter.com/IconicImagery Lisa Ellwood

You have great examples of humour that works. The thing is it has to be carefully thought and and executed well or it can backfire. And of course it goes without saying that the portfolio can’t be weak – otherwise being clever doesn’t matter….

I still an not able to muster the courage to put cuss words and abnormal images and things that just are unprofessional.

Some of the sites may offend users, and Id rather stay reserved rather than risk a big client over a contoversial word or image.

http://www.justoutsourcing.com JO

I’m with you Charlotte. I had a debate over this issue with my sister, and ultimately concluded I can’t take these types of sites seriously. BUT since these sites are successful, I think it might come down to a personality match. I bet these sites appeal more to younger risk-takers than older, established clients.